The City of Lexington’s Sustainability section is holding an information session about Green Check, Lexington’s free business sustainability certification program. Businesses and organizations in our community are encouraged to apply and commit to sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. A virtual question and answer session will be held on Wednesday, Jan. […]
The City of Lexington is proud to welcome 18 new and recertifying businesses to Green Check, a green business sustainability certification program. These businesses join a growing network of organizations committed to sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. New members joining the program this year include Triton International (Gold), Cathedral of […]
The tenth class of Green Check businesses is well on their way to being certified! Green Check is a free program for businesses, non-profit organizations and places of worship in Lexington to earn recognition for their environmental efforts. With guidance from Lexington’s Division of Environmental Services, the groups learn about […]
Chances are you have seen the storm drains around Lexington with a colorful image and the words, “Only rain down the drain.” These small works of art educate residents about water quality. The stencil also provides a constant reminder that our storm drains lead straight to local waterways and that […]
This year, the City of Lexington is welcoming 12 new businesses to Green Check, a green business sustainability certification program. An additional nine businesses are recertifying as Green Check members, solidifying their commitment to the program for another three years. New honorees include: Floracliff Nature Sanctuary (Gold), Artworks at the […]
Come celebrate the 2024 Green Check businesses and learn how to involve your business or organization with this free program, held on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at McConnell Springs Park. The presentation will begin at 3:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. This event is open to the public. 2024 Awardees:Floracliff […]
On Tuesday, July 16, members from Green Check businesses toured FoodChain. The Lexington nonprofit works to improve access to local and fresh food. FoodChain is a silver certified member and has been part of the city’s Green Check program since 2023.
The ninth class of Green Check businesses has officially begun the certification process! These 13 local businesses represent a wide variety of industries, come in all sizes and have gone above and beyond in making Lexington a greener place to live and work.
The deadline for Green Check is approaching! Apply by Jan. 31 to join other Lexington businesses that are committed to sustainability and caring for the environment. The City of Lexington’s Green Check program, established in 2016, recognizes and acknowledges businesses and organizations that go above and beyond to make Lexington […]
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) is honoring 13 Green Check members this year. Green Check is the City of Lexington’s green business sustainability certification program. It is designed to recognize businesses for their green initiatives and to help them expand their sustainability efforts. New honorees include: Creative Yoga (Silver), Food […]
